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December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Stephen S. Beitler Award (formerly known as the Fellows Award) is Managing Director James “Jim” Macdonald of First Analysis Venture Capital. In submitting Mr. Macdonald’s name for the honor, IVCA Executive Director…

December 4, 2024 The IVCA announced their 2024 honorees at the upcoming (December 9th) IVCA Awards Dinner recently, and the recipient of the Richard J. Daley Award is Mitchell A. Petersen, Glen Vasel Professor of Finance and Director of the Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital at the Kellogg School of Management at…

December 4, 2024 Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will dive into the impacts of the recent presidential election on the private equity and venture capital sectors. This event will offer a unique opportunity to explore how the new administration’s policies and priorities will shape the investment landscape.The 2024 Presidential Election has ushered…

Last week, the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner honorees were named, along with the announcement of a new name designation for the Fellows Award and the establishment of a brand new honor … the IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award. In anticipation of the Awards ceremony, the following feature article will provide what each Award represents (including…

Last week, the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner honorees were named, along with the announcement of a new name designation for the Fellows Award and the establishment of a brand new honor … the IVCA Promoting Diversity Foundation Award. In anticipation of the Awards ceremony, the following feature article will provide what each Award represents (including the…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, November 20, 2024 IVCA WORK ON QIP CONTINUES The IVCA is in ongoing discussions with the Illinois Department of Revenue and other stakeholders regarding the decision by the department to deny a Foreign Tax Credit to some taxpayers as the result of the…

It’s Awards Season, and the IVCA has announced the 2024 recipients for the Stanley C. Golder Award, the Richard J. Daley Award and the newly designated Stephen S. Beitler Award (formerly the Fellows Medal)  … for the Annual IVCA Awards Dinner on Monday, December 9th. With that anticipatory information about to be announced, the IVCA…

November 20, 2024 If you’re interested in a sponsorship for the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner you must confirm with Kathy Pyne by Friday, November 22nd! This year’s IVCA Awards Dinner is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E Delaware Place, Chicago. Please join us to celebrate this year’s…

November 6, 2024 Join Us in Shaping a Diverse Future: The 2025 IVCA Scholar Program We invite additional firms to join us in supporting the IVCA Scholar Program. By participating, you will help shape the future of the private equity and venture capital industries, ensuring they are more inclusive and representative. Your involvement will provide…

November 6, 2024 If you’re interested in a sponsorship for the 2024 IVCA Awards Dinner now is the time to to ask! This year’s IVCA Awards Dinner is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E Delaware Place, Chicago. Awardees will be announced next week! Sponsorships available are: Gold…